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Calijah

kuh-LY-juh /kəˈlaɪʒə/

At a glance

In short
Calijah is a unique and distinctive name for boys with Hebrew roots, meaning "God's beloved." It conveys strength, individuality, and spiritual significance.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2013 (#12,136)
Babies in 2013
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#3,721 in 2001
First recorded
2000

Meaning of Calijah

Calijah is a unique and distinctive name for boys. This name has an interesting origin and carries significant associations. While it is a relatively uncommon name, it has been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. In the United States, there were 5 recorded occurrences of the name in 2013, with a rank of 12,131. The name Calijah has variations in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, but all share the same essence and charm. Calijah's origin is uncertain but is believed to have Hebrew roots, meaning "God's beloved." It conveys a sense of strength, individuality, and spiritual significance. Parents who choose the name Calijah for their son often appreciate its uniqueness and timeless appeal.

How to pronounce Calijah

Popularity of Calijah in the U.S.

Calijah was last recorded in the U.S. in 2013, ranked #12,136 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,721 in 2001. It first appears in the records in 2000.

Bar and line chart: Calijah in the U.S., 2000–2013. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 22 in 2001 and 5 in 2013. Line: rank among boy names, peak #3,721 in 2001, #12,136 in 2013.
  • Boys named Calijah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2000–2013. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2000⁠–⁠2013 4 rows
Calijah: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2013512,136back (not recorded in 2003–2012)
200278,456▼ 4,735
2001223,721▲ 4,488
200078,209new

Notable people named Calijah

  • Calijah Kancey is an NFL defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a former ACC Defensive Player of the Year.